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Category Archives: Health & Wellness

What Do the New Cholesterol Guidelines Mean for You?

Community News, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonDecember 21, 2018

If you are part of the one in three adults in the United States who have high levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, you are at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for high cholesterol. Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new…

Don’t Freeze Up Your Fun! Preventing Winter Injuries

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonDecember 19, 2018

Winter chores and recreational activities such as shoveling snow, skiing, skating, and sledding can be all fun and games until you get hurt. Even simple things like slipping on an icy sidewalk can cause injury, muscle strains, sprains and spasms, leading to pain and stiffness. Prevent pain and injury by taking the proper precautions before…

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What You Need to Know Before Your Next ER Visit

Community News, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonNovember 29, 2018

Emergency Departments (ED) are busy places, filled with people who have a range of medical problems. Not understanding how ED’s work can be confusing and somewhat frustrating. So we put together a list of our frequently asked questions and had our ED professionals respond.

A Strong Core to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain, Exercise & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonJune 20, 2018

Strong core muscles are important in supporting and stabilizing the spine. When we think of our core, we often think of our abdominals, or six-pack region. While the abdominals are a significant part of the core strength, there are other muscles that are important as well. 

Burning More than Fat in your Yoga Pants

Community News, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonJune 20, 2018

Yoga pants and fitness apparel have become multi-functional staples in almost everyone’s wardrobe. The market for stylish and comfortable athleisure attire has exploded over the past few years and the versatility of this clothing has allowed it to become common dress for many activities including chores around the house, running to the store, as pajamas,…

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“Pillow Talk”: Finding the Right Pillow for You

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Sleep Disorder Center, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMay 23, 2018

Just as good sitting and standing posture is important to the health of your neck and spine, so is good sleep posture. Choosing the right pillow is an important part of maintaining a healthy sleep posture. The purpose of a good pillow is to keep your head and neck aligned in a neutral position while…

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Is your loved one abusing opioids?

Community News, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonApril 26, 2018

When we look at someone we love, we tend to see only the good, which is just one of the many reasons it may be hard to spot the signs of opioid abuse and addiction in a loved one. You may start to notice slight changes in mood or behavior that don’t make sense. Follow…

Text Neck, Back & Neck Pain Center at Mather Hospital

A High-Tech Pain in the Neck: “Text Neck”

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMarch 27, 2018

We live in a world where we are constantly connected. We always have our phones in our hands and we can be reached at any time. But this constant connectivity can actually be a big pain in the neck and it all comes down to how you look at it… literally.  “Text neck” refers to…

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Medicine is going to the Dogs… in a Good Way

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMarch 27, 2018

Imagine you’re in the hospital and your doctor or nurse mentions that they have a pet therapy program and asks if you’d be interested in having a dog visit you. You say yes and soon thereafter a dog and its handler arrive. You interact with and pet the dog. After they’ve gone, you notice you…

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Fitting in Fiber for Heart Health

Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonFebruary 28, 2018

When we think of fiber we often think of digestive health. But fiber does more than just keep you regular, it is also beneficial in fostering heart health. Unfortunately, most Americans don’t get enough fiber in their diets. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, men and women under the age of 50 should…

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